B.Manjunath v. B.Prathiba Lakshmi

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.06.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE O.P.No.190 of 2024 and A.Nos.1597 & 1598 of 2024 B.Manjunath ... Petitioner Vs B.Prathiba Lakshmi .... Respondent PRAYER: Original Petition filed under Sections 3, 7, 10 and 25 of the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890 read with Order XXI Rules 2 and 3 of the Original Side Rules and Clause 17 of the Letters Patent Act, 1865 praying that (i) the petitioner may be appointed as the Guardian of the person of the minor child Sai Siddarth born on 24.11.2012 aged about 11 years (ii) the petitioner be granted permanent custody of the minor child Sai Siddarth born on 24.11.2012 aged about 11 years. For Petitioner(s):

No appearance

ORDER

When the matter was listed for hearing on 30.04.2026, there was no representation for the petitioner, hence, Registry was directed to list the matter under the caption "for dismissal" on 12.06.2026. When the matter is called today i.e., 12.06.2026 there is no representation for the petitioner and hence it is clear and evident that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the Original Petition.

2. Hence, this Original Petition is dismissed for non prosecution. No costs. Consequently, connected applications are also closed. 12.06.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DPQ

DR.

A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

dpq O.P.No.190 of 2024 and A.Nos.1597 & 1598 of 2024 12.06.2026